Job summary
Job title: Radiographer
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week
Location: Yeovil
Introduction:
InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide.
Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison.
Following this we are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Yeovil in Autumn 2024, and are actively recruiting now to build a passionate and dedicated team to, ready to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of diagnostic Radiography in the community, while enhancing your own career.
Right now, we are looking to recruit a Radiographer. This roll will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray. We recognise you may be stronger in a certain modality, and this role will support you to enhance skills in all modalities to develop and maintain skills in multiple modalities.
Start dates to be discussed at application stage.
Main duties of the job
As a Radiographer you will be responsible for ensuring our patients receive the best standard of care while generating high-quality images to support their healthcare pathway. You will deliver an effective and professional service, working alongside your colleagues in a dynamic and fast paced environment
What you are responsible for:
Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results
Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
Respecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
Performing triage functions of referrals, as required
Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information
Completing competency assessments
Adhering to all operational procedures
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each others growth and development.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 4 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving 5 million patientsfrom 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 36 hours a week
Location:Yeovil
Introduction:
InHealth sees more than 4 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide.
Following the Michael Richards report, in which it was highlighted that diagnostic services should be delivered taking a new approach to provide more accessibility to people in the community away from acute settings, we at InHealth are excited to be partnering with the NHS to develop new Community Diagnostic Centres to support this vison.
Following this we are delighted to be opening a new Community Diagnostic Centre in Yeovil in Autumn2024, and are actively recruiting now to build a passionate and dedicated team to, ready to support this nationwide programme to enhance the availability of diagnostic Radiography in the community, while enhancing your own career.
Right now, we are looking to recruitaRadiographer. This roll will be cross sectional working across MRI, CT and X-ray. We recognise you may be stronger in a certain modality, and this role will support you to enhance skills in all modalities to develop and maintain skills in multiple modalities.
Start dates to be discussed at application stage, but this role will start in Autumn 2024 and we are actively recruiting now
What you will do:
- As a Radiographer you will be responsible for ensuring our patients receive the best standard of care while generating high-quality images to support their healthcare pathway. You will deliver an effective and professional service, working alongside your colleagues in a dynamic and fast paced environment
What you are responsible for:
- Providing a great experience for patients attending MRI, CT and X-ray scanning, supporting them through the process from referral to results
- Running quality assurance checks on equipment and action as appropriate
- Respecting and working within patient's and service users' customs, values and spiritual beliefs, making sure their views are sought and taken into account
- Performing triage functions of referrals, as required
- Supporting patient bookings and making sure patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date information
- Completing competency assessments
- Adhering to all operational procedures
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Sharing knowledge and clinical experience with the wider team to support each others growth and development.
We are looking for someone who has:
- BSc Radiography or equivalent
- Membership of an appropriate professional body and holds a valid registration (HCPC)
- A good understanding of fundamental MRI and CT physics and different scanning techniques and sequences
- A proven knowledge of the requirements of a radiographers role regarding the care of patients, their careers and other colleagues
- A high level of professionalism and technical standard of work
- Aptitude towards improving quality
- The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the implications of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles and GDPR
- A flexible approach to work and able to work across 7 days (Mon-Sun)
- A strong team player attitude, being supportive, caring, reliable and trustworthy
- The ability to be calm when working under pressure and in a busy environment
- A positive attitude, taking pride in their work and is passionate about the service they provide
- The passion for developing their career in radiography and working towards new milestones.
You should apply if you have experience:
- Working with MRI and CT equipment in either a hospital, community or mobile setting
- In basic and routine MRI and CT examinations, with the ambition to learn more complex scans
- In different courses such as infection control training, manual handling, basic life support
- Scanning with contrast, or be looking to develop this skill
- In health and safety policies and procedures with imaging equipment
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
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Employer details
Employer name
InHealth Group
Address
Yeovil
Yeovil
BA21 4AT